normal room cooling according to instructions In this
owner's manual, Sears will repair this air
conditioner, free of charge, if defective in material or
workmanship.
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON
SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
For five years from the date of purchase, when this
air conditioner is operated and maintained for
normal room cooling according to instructions in this
owner's manual, Sears will repair the sealed
refrigeration system (consisting of refrigerant,
connecting tubing, and compressor), free of charge,
if defective in material or workmanship.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY
CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS
SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.
Warranty coverage applies only to air conditioners
used for non-commercial, private household
purposes.
This warranty applies only while this product is in
use in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other right which vary from state
to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The safety Instructions below will tell you how to use your room air conditioner to avoid harm to yourself or
damage to your ROOM AIR CONDITIONER.
Awarning FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance. Read product labels for flammability and
other warnings.
M PREVENT ACCIDENTS
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury
to persons when using your air conditioner, follow
basic precautions, Including the following:
• Be sure the electrical service is adequate for the
model you have chosen.
• if the air conditioner is to be installed in a window,
you will probably want to clean both sides of the
glass first. If the window is a triple-track type with a
screen panel Included, you may want to remove
the screen completely before installation.
• Be sure the air conditioner has been securely and
correctly installed according to the separate
installation Instructions provided with this manual.
Save this manual and installation instructions for
possible future use In removing or reinstalling this
unit.
• When handling the air conditioner, be careful to
avoid cuts from sharp metal fins on front and rear
coils.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATIONAwarning
The complete electrical rating of your new room air
conditioner is stated on the serial plate. Refer to the
rating when checking the electrical requirements.
• Be sure the air conditioner Is properly grounded.
To minimize shock and fire hazards, proper
grounding is important. The power cord is
equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for
protection against shock hazards.
• Your air conditioner must be plugged Into in a
properly grounded wall receptacle. If the wall
receptacle you intend to use is not adequately
grounded or protected by a time delay fuse or
circuit breaker, have a qualified electrician install
the proper receptacle.
• Do not run air conditioner with outside protective
cover in place. This could result in mechanical
damage within the air conditioner.
° Do not use an extension cord or an adapter
plug.
Awarning
Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
Do not remove any prong from the power cord.
Grounding type
wall receptac li.
ENERGY SAVING IDEAS
• The capacity of the room air conditioner must fit
the room size for efficient and satisfactory
operation.
• Install the room air conditioner on the shady side
of your home, A window that faces north is best
because it is shaded most of the day.
• Do not block air flow inside with blinds, curtains, or
furniture, or outside with shrubs, enclosures, or
other buildings.
• Close the floor and wall registers and the fireplace
damper so cool air does not escape up the
chimney and into the duct work.
• Keep blinds and drapes in other windows closed
during the sunniest part of the day.
• Clean the air filter as recommended in the
MAINTENANCE section of this manual.
• Proper insulation and weather stripping in your
home will help keep warm air out and cool air in.
• External house shading with trees, plants or
awnings will help reduce the air conditioner's work
load.
• Operate heat producing appliances such as
ranges, washers, dryers, and dishwashers during
the coolest part of the day.
Avoid fire hazard or electric shock.
Do not under any
circumstances cut,
remove, or bypass
the grounding prong
from this plug.
Power supply cord
with 3-prong
grounding plug
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
OBSERVE ALL LOCAL CODES AND
ORDINANCES.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD
GROUND PRONG.
ELECTRICAL GROUND IS REQUIRED ON
THIS APPLIANCE.
For 230/208 volt 60Hz, AC only, 15A fused and
properly grounded electrical supply is required.
A time delay fuse or time delay circuit breaker
is recommended. Use a dedicated circuit,
serving only this appliance.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD.
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
For your personal safety, this appliance must
be grounded. This appliance has a power
supply cord with a 3-prong grounding plug. To
minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must
be plugged into a mating grounding type wall
receptacle and grounded in accordance with
the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70)
latest edition and all locai codes and
ordinances. If a mating wail receptacle is not
available, it is the personal responsibility and
obligation of the customer to have a properly
grounded 3-prong wall receptacle installed by a
qualified electrician.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in death, fire, or electrical shock.
"3-prong
grounding
type wall
receptacle
cord
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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS installationhardware
Your air conditioner will instait into standard double
hung windows with actuai clear opening widths of
29 to 41 inches {737mm to 1041 mm) (FiG. 1)
Lower sash must open sufficiently to allow a clear
vertical opening of 18 inches (457mm). Side louvers
and the rear of the air conditioner must have dear
air space to allow enough airflow through the
condenser for heat removal. The rear of the unit
must be outdoors, not inside a building or garage.
ITEMNAME OF PARTSQ'TY
ASIDE CURTAIN2
ELECTRICAL SERVICE
Check your available eiectrlcal service. The power
supply available must be the same as that shown on
the unit nameplate (found on right side of cabinet).
All models are equipped with a 3-prong service plug
to provide proper service and safe positive
grounding. Do not change plug in any way. Do not
use an adapter plug. If your present wall outlet does
not match your plug, call a qualified electrician to
make the necessary corrections.
SAVE CARTON and this OWNER'S MANUAL for
future reference. The carton is the best way to store
unit during winter or when not In use.
A CAUTION
To avoid risk of personal injury, property damage,
or product damage due to the weight of this
device and sharp edges that may be exposed:
• Air conditioners covered in this manual pose an
excessive weight hazard. Two or more people
are needed to move and install the unit.
To prevent injury or strain, use proper lifting and
carrying techniques when moving unit.
• Carefully inspect location where air conditioner
will be installed. Be sure it will support the
weight of the unit over an extended perior of
time.
• Handle air conditioner with care. Wear
protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the
unit. AVOID the sharp metal fins of front and
rear coils.
• Make sure air conditioner does not fall during
installation.
Pick a location which will allow you to blow the cold
air into the area you want. Windows used for
installation must be strong enough to support the
weight of the air conditioner. Good installation with
special attention to the proper position of the unit
will lessen the chance that service will be needed.
When cooling more than one room, installation
location is very important since cold air will not turn
corners. To cool your rooms, cold air must be blown
from the air conditioner in a straight path.
HOW TO INSTALL
Remove the screws which fasten the cabinet at
the back and side of the unit. Save side screws.
Discard back screws.
Slide the unit out of the cabinet by gripping the
base pan handle and pull forward while bracing the
cabinet.
I Insert the side curtain (ITEM A) Into the upper guide
and lower guide of the air conditioner. Fasten the curtains
to the unit with screws (ITEM E).
window inner sill. Loosely attach the sill bracket (ITEM C)
to the support bracket (ITEM B) using the carriage bolt
(ITEM I) and the lock nut (ITEM D),
Lil Attach the sill bracket to the window sill using the
screws (ITEM F). Carefully place the cabinet on the
window inner sill and align the center mark on the
angle front with the center line marked on the window
inner sill.
^Machine screw
Cabinettrack hole
ITEMB—
Carriage bolt
and lock nut
and lock nut
Sill bracket
..Outer
edge of
window sill
ITEMF
FIG. 8
Cut the FOAM STRIP (ITEM J) to fit the
underside of the window sash. Peel off the backing
and attach the FOAM STRIP as shown In Fig. 5.
U Using the M-screw (ITEM H) and the lock nut
(ITEM D), attach the support bracket to the cabinet
track hole. Use the first track hole after the sill bracket
on the outer edge of the window sill. Tighten the
carriage bolt and the lock nut. Be sure the cabinet
slants downward 1/4" from level.
CAUTION; Do not drill a hole in the bottom pan. The
unit is designed to operate with approximately 1/2" of
water in bottom pan.
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INSTALLATION
Puil the bottom window sash down behind the
upper guide until they meet.
NOTE:
• Do not pull the window sash down so tightly that the
movement of sliders is restricted. Attach the cabinet
to the window Inner sill by driving the screws (ITEM F)
through the cabinet into window inner sill.
• The cabinet should be installed with a very slight tilt
downward toward the outside 1/4" from level.
Attach each side curtain to the window sash using 4
screws (ITEM G). (FIG. 11)
> Connect a drain elbow of 9/16" inside diameter to
the drain pipe.
> Connect a drain hose of 9/16" inside diameter to the
drain elbow. (Drain hose is not supplied.)
i Slide the air conditioner into the cabinet. (FIG. 14)
fS
CAUTION: For security purposes, reinstall side
screws that were removed in step 1.
a screw (ITEM G). See FIG. 12.
ffl DRAINAGE
A drain hole is provided at the rear of the air
conditioner unit. Select a drain method according to
the following.
• Remove the hole rubber from the base-pan.
I Cut the foam seal (ITEM K) to the proper length
and insert between the upper window sash and the
lower window sash. (FIG. 15)
Adjust the vent handle before the decorative
front is attached. (FIG. 16)
Straighten the lever, as shown. Pull down part 0to
align with part i
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INSTALLATION
IB FRONT INSTALLATION
install the front grille onto the cabinet as follows:
• Hook upper tabs of front grille into slots on the
cabinet top.(FIG. 17)
> Push front grille's tips toward the cabinet in order
to snap side tabs into the cabinet. (FIG. 17)
* Open the filter door.(FIG. 18)
■ Install the screw (ITEM E) through the front
grille.(FlG. 18)
•Close filter door.(FIG.19)
Front Installation
Front Installation
FIG. 17
ITEM E
FIG. 18
Top of wood strip should be approximately 3/4"
higher than the storm window frame to help
condensation to drain properly to the outside.
' Install a second wood strip (approximately 6" long by
1 Vz" wide and same thickness as first strip) in the
center of the outer sill flush against the back of the
inner sill. Screw the L brackets into this strip.
This will raise the L bracket as shown in FIG. 20.
REMOVAL FROM WINDOW
• Turn off and unplug the air conditioner.
• Remove the front grille. See HOW TO REMOVE THE
FRONT GRILLE. Refer to page 12.
• Unscrew the side screws that you installed in Step 12.
• Slide the air conditioner out of the cabinet.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO DROP IT. Hold onto it firmly the
whole way sliding it out. Once removed, set it safety out
of the way.
• Remove the L bracket from window frame and the sash
seal from between the windows.
• Unscrew the side curtains from the window frame. Fold
them back to the sides of the cabinet.
• Remove screws attaching cabinet to inner sill. Be careful
not to let cabinet fall once screws are removed.
• Remove cabinet from window opening,
• Place air conditioner into cabinet. Reinstall side screws
and Front Grille.
• Place unit and all assembly hardware in air conditioner
shipping carton, and store in clean, dry place.
Front InstallationFIG. 19
>1 IF AIR CONDITIONER IS BLOCKED BY
m
STORM WINDOW FRAME
■ If storm window presents interference, fasten a 2"
wide wood strip to the inner window sill across the full
width of the sill. The wood strip should be thick
enough to raise the height of the window sill so that
the unit can be installed without interference from the
the storm window frame. See FIG. 20.
A CAUTION
• Air conditioners covered in this manual pose an
excessive weight hazard. Two or more people
are needed to move and install the unit.
To prevent Injury or strain, use proper lifting and
carrying techniques when moving unit.
• When handling the air conditioner, be careful to
avoid cuts from sharp metal fins on front and
rear coils.
• Make sure air conditioner does not fall during
removal.
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OPERATION
HOW AND WHY
Your room air conditioner provides the following
functions to make hot weather living more
comfortable:
• Cools and circulates room air.
• Lowers humidity by removing excess moisture.
• Filters out summertime dust, dirt, and some
airborne impurities.
The air conditioner performs these functions by
drawing room air through a filter which traps dust
and dirt particles. The air then passes over a
cooling coil which refrigerates the air and removes
excess moisture. The same air is then returned to
the room- cooler, drier, and cleaner. Moisture
removed from the room air is carried to the outside
and evaporated.
Your air conditioner Is designed to be easy to
operate and to provide plenty of cooling power.
NORMAL SOUNDS
Aside from the regular fan motor and compressor
sounds coming from your air conditioner, you will
once in a while hear a pinging sound. This is the
result of moisture being picked up from the air in the
room and thrown against the air conditioner’s fan.
This is normal and should not be cause for concern.
Also, do not be alarmed if you hear a slight hissing
or gurgling sound coming from your air conditioner
after it is off. These are normal coolant noises.
FIG. 21
Fan
You may hear air
movement from the
fan.
Unit Vibration —
The unit may vibrate
and make noise
because of poor wall
or window
construction.
-Condenser
You may hear
droplets of water
hitting the condenser,
causing a pinging or
clicking sound.
Compressor
The modern high
efficiency compressor
may have a high
pitched hum or
pulsating noise that
cycles on and off.
FIG. 21
CAPACITY AND RUNNING TIME
Proper unit size is important in deciding the desired
comfort for the area you want to cool. The proper
size is determined by the number of square feet in
the area to be cooled. An oversized unit will cool,
but not dehumidify, leaving the area cool and damp.
Whenever the heat or humidity load Is above normal
the air conditioner must run longer and more often
to keep the desired temperature you have selected,
Under heavy heat load conditions the air conditioner
may need to run constantly to keep the temperature
you want.
At times using the HIGH FAN setting to circulate the
room air may make it comfortable even though you
do not have the air conditioner set to cool the air.
This will decrease your cost of use.
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OPERATION
FEATURES
USING THE AIR CONDITIONER
МДМ To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons, read the important
SAFETY instructions section before operating this
appliance
To begin operating the air conditioner after
installation, follow these steps:
1. Plug in the air conditioner.(To prevent electrical
hazards, do not use an extension cord or an
adapter plug.)
2. Set the exhaust vent to the CLOSE position.
3. Set the TEMP Control to the coolest setting.
4. Set the MODE Control at the highest COOL level.
5. Adjust the louver for comfortable air flow.
6. Once the room has cooled, adjust the TEMP and
MODE control to the setting you find most
comfortable.
NOTE : If the air conditioner is turned off, wait 3
minutes before restarting. This allows pressure
inside the compressor to equalize. Failure to wait 3
minutes before restarting may cause inefficient
operation.
If you move the TEMP Control to a warmer, then
immediately back to a cooler setting, the unit will
shut off. Wait 3 minutes before restarting.
1. Cabinet
2. Vertical Air Direction Louvers
3. Cooi Air Discharge
4. inlet Grille
5. Air Filter
6. Control Board
7. Power Cord
8. Evaporator
9. Condenser
10. Compressor
11. Base pan
12. Brace
13. Upper Guide
14. Curtain
10 11 9 12
FIG. 22
VENT CONTROL
The Vent Control allows the air conditioner to either
recirculate inside air (CLOSE) or exhaust air to the
outside (OPEN). (FIG. 23)
• The CLOSE position Is used when maximum
cooling is desired. It may also be used for air
recirculation without cooling when the air
conditioner is set in the FAN position.
• The OPEN position removes stale air from the
room and exhausts it to the outside. Fresh air is
drawn into the room through your home's normal
air passages.
• The OPEN or CLOSE position can be used with
any fan selection.
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OPERATION
AIR CONDITIONER FEATURES
The controls featured in this manual are representative of the many models available.
Your model may look slightly different.
TEMP
The thermostat will automatically control the
temperature of the room. Select a higher number for
lower room temperature. The temperature is selected
by turning the TEMP knob to the desired position.
The 5 or 6 position is a normal setting for average
conditions.
MODE
OFF ; Turns the air conditioner off.
MED FAN : Medium fan speed operation without
cooling.
LOW FAN : Low fan speed operation without
cooling.
HIGH COOL : Cooling with the high fan speed
operation.
MED COOL : Cooling with the medium fan speed
operation.
LOW COOL ; Cooling with the low fan speed
operation.
AUTO SWING
ONAir swing is operated while Operation knob
is set to the Cool position.
OFF 1 Stops the operation of air swing.
VERTICAL AIR DIRECTION CONTROL
The vertical air direction Is adjusted by moving the
horizontal louvers up or down with your fingertips.
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MAINTE NAN CE
AIR FILTER CLEANING
The Air Filter will become dirty as it removes dust
from the inside air. It should be washed at least
every 2 weeks. If the Air Filter remains full of dust,
the air flow will decrease and the cooling capacity
will be reduced, possibly damaging the unit.
• Pull the inlet grille forward, grasping both tabs, and
pull out the air filter. (FIG. 25)
• Wash the Air Filter under the faucet with warm
water. Be sure to shake off all the water before
replacing the filter. (FIG. 26)
HOW TO REMOVE THE
FRONT GRILLE
• Open the inlet grille downward.
• Remove the screw securing the Front Grille.
• Push the grille up from the bottom and pull the top
of the grille away from the case to lift the top tabs
out of their slots.
Inlet Grille
d.
i
mil
iiiiii
i
■
■
■
Front Grille
FIG. 28
AIR CONDITIONER CLEANING
Clean the front grille and inlet grille by wiping with a
cloth dampened in a mild detergent solution.
The cabinet may be washed with mild soap or
detergent and lukewarm water, then polished with
liquid appliance wax.
To ensure continued peak efficiency, the condenser
coils (outdoor side at unit) should be checked
periodically and cleaned if they become clogged
with soot or dirt from the atmosphere. Brush or
vacuum exterior colls to remove debris from fins.
HOW TO REPLACE THE
FRONT GRILLE
Attach the front grille to the cabinet by inserting the
tabs on the grille into the tabs on the front of the
cabinet. Push the grille in until It snaps into place.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Check the following list to be sure a service call is really necessary. A quick reference to this manual may
help you avoid an unneeded service call.
THE AIR CONDITIONER WILL NOT OPERATE
Check If...
Wall plug discxjnnected.Push plug firmly into wall outlet.
House (use blown or circuit breaker tripped.
MODE selector is OFF position.
Unit was turned off and then on too quickly.Turn unit off and wait 3 minutes before restarting.
TEMP Control set warmer than room temperature.Turn TEMP Control clockwise to a cooler setting (higher number).
AIR FROM UNIT DOES NOT FEEL COLD ENOUGH.
Check if... Then...
MODE selected in LOW COOL position.
TEMP Control set too warm (lower number).
Room temperature below 70“F (2rC).
Temperature sensing tube touching cold coil,
located behind air filter.
THE AIR CONDmONER COOLING, BLIT ROOM IS TOO WARM - ICE FORMING ON COOUNG COIL BEHIND INLET GRILLE
Check if...
Outdoor temperature below 70°F (21 °C).To defrost the coil, set selectorto FAN position. Then, turn TEMP control
Alrfilter may be dirty.
TEMP Control set too coid for night-time cooling.To defrost the rail, set selector to a FAN position. Then, set the MODE
Then...
Replace kise with time delay type or reset circuit breaker.
Turn MODE selector to the desired COOL setting.
Turn selector to HIGH COOL position
Turn TEMP Control clockwise to a cooler setting.
Cooling may not ocoir until room temperature rises above 70°F (21“C).
Straighten tube away from coil.
Then...
counterclockwise to a warmer setting.
Clean filter. Refer to Maintenance section of owner's manual. To defrost,
set selector to FAN position.
control at FAN position or "High Cool" with the TEMP control to a warmer position.
THE AIR CONDITIONER COOLING, BUT ROCMfl IS TOO WARM - NO ICE FORMING ON COOUNG COIL BEHIND INLET GRILLE
Check if...
Dirty air filter- air restricted.
TEMP Conkoi set too warm.Turn TEMP control clockwise to a cooler setting (higher number).
Front of unit is blocked by drapes, blinds, furniture,
etc. Air distribution is restricted.
Doors, windows, registers, etc. open. Cold air escapes.Close doors, windows, registers, etc.
Unit recently turned on in hot room.Allow additional time to remove stared heat from walls, ceiling, Aoar, and furniture.
Then...
Clean air Alter. Refer to Maintenance section of owner's manual.
Clear blockage in front of unit.
THE AIR CONDITIONER TURNS ON AND OFF RAPIDLY.
Check if... Then...
Outside temperature is extremely hot.Set MODE on HIGH speed to bring air past cooling coils faster.
NOISE WHEN UNIT IS COOLING.
Check if...
Sound of fan hitting water - moisture removal system.
Window vibration - poor installation.
Then...
nils Is normal when humidity is high. Close doors, windows, and registers.
Refer to installation instructions or check with installer.
WATER DRIPPING INSIDE WHEN UNIT IS COOLING.
Check if... Then...
The air conditioner is improperly installed.nit air conditioner slightly to the outside to allow water drainage. Refer to
installation instructions or check with installer.
WATER DRIPPING OUTSIDE WHEN UNIT IS COOLING.
Check if...
The unit is removing large quantities of moisture
from humid room.
Then...
This is normal during excessively humid days.
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REPAIR PARTS
Room Air Conditioner To order Parts call Toll Free
Model No. 580.72184200 1-800-4-MY-HOME®(1-800-469-4663)
CAUTION: Use the Kenmore part number on all orders, the illustration number.
CABINET & FRONT GRILLE ASS'Y
3-A
7-A
11/01
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580.72184200
CAUTION: Use the Kenmore part number on all orders, not the illustration number.